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LNER, famous for its red trains and uniforms, is proud to be officially certified as green with the company, once again, confirmed as sending zero waste to landfill.

LNER has appointed its loudest colleague – Customer Experience Leader Robb Weir – as an advocate for turning down the volume ahead of National Quiet Day (Monday 14 September 2026). Rock-star Robb is encouraging customers to find time for some peace and quiet, whether that be at home, in nature, or on an LNER train. On the day itself, LNER is also giving away complimentary* hot drinks to help customers enjoy a relaxing journey. 

More than twenty LNER colleagues are gearing up to take part in this weekend’s Great North Run in support of LNER charity partner CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

New research from LNER has revealed the UK’s best destinations for a “quietcation”, spotlighting some of the more peaceful towns, cities and villages across England and Scotland for anyone looking to switch off from busy lives. 

LNER welcomed acclaimed No.1 best-selling children’s author Cressida Cowell to Edinburgh Waverley to unveil its new ‘Raising Readers Book Nook’ in the Station’s Family Lounge.

Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton joins Jenni Falconer for the latest episode of Routes, the podcast from LNER, where she reflects on the journeys that have shaped her life, from childhood cycling tours with her dad and travelling the world as an elite athlete, to embracing adventure simply for the joy of it after retirement.

LNER is offering additional ‘suppawt’ for customers travelling with four-legged friends following the appointment of 'Pet Champions'. The station colleagues will be the go-to staff members for support. 

LNER is preparing to welcome thousands of customers onboard its services for next month's Great North Run with the announcement of extra train services. 

An LNER engineer who has dedicated 47 years to keeping rail customers moving has packed away his tools for the last time ahead of retirement.

Travel creator and Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts joins Jenni Falconer for the latest episode of Routes, the podcast from LNER, where he reflects on the journeys that have transformed his life, from winning the BBC series to travelling to almost 100 countries and using his platform to inspire others to explore the world.

LNER is sharing further details on how customers can keep connected with the English capital while engineering work to install next generation digital signalling equipment takes place on the East Coast Main Line on 30 August 2026.  

A final call is going out for charities across the East Coast Main Line encouraging them to apply for funding from LNER’s 2027 Customer & Community Investment Fund (CCIF).